Motorists Should Expect Lane Closures Through October          
          
(October 2, 2008) – Next week, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin a $110,000 project to resurface approximately one-quarter mile along westbound MD 144 (West South Street) between Jefferson Street and Bentz Street in downtown Frederick. SHA expects to complete the project by the end of October, weather permitting.           
          
Motorists should expect single lane closures or lane shifts along MD 144 between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Variable message signs, cones, flagpersons, and arrow boards will guide motorists through the work zone. More than 8,800 vehicles travel along this section of MD 144 each day; motorists should expect delays.           
          
SHA awarded the contract to R. F. Kline, Inc. of Frederick. Citizens who have questions about traffic operations along MD 144, or other State numbered routes in Frederick County, may call SHA’s District 7 Office at 301-624-8100 or toll free at 1-800-635-5119.           
          
More than 600 people die every year in crashes in Maryland. These tragedies could be prevented if everyone practiced the five key measures: B- SAFE (Buckle up; Slow down – speeding kills; Always drive sober; Focus; Everyone shares the road – everyone gets home). For more information, log onto www.choosesafetyforlife.com          
          
          
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